Listen "The 2025 Market Crash: Lessons from a Correction & How to Prepare"
Episode Synopsis
Enjoying the show? Support our mission and help keep the content coming by buying us a coffee.In 2025, a series of aggressive new tariffs triggered a dramatic stock market crash, wiping out over $6.6 trillion in global market value in just two days. Yet, in a breathtaking display of resilience, the market surged back to all-time highs just a few months later.This deep dive uses the 2025 market crash as a powerful case study to unpack what a market correction truly is and, more importantly, to equip you with a concrete playbook for navigating future volatility. We go beyond the headlines to reveal:The Fragile Foundation: We analyze the key economic signals that preceded the crash, from a cooling U.S. economy and a decelerating labor market to the underlying brittleness of the housing market and the extreme market concentration in just a few mega-cap stocks.A Tale of Two Days: We meticulously trace the sequence of events that unfolded, from the president's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement to the global domino effect that caused markets to plunge. We also examine the unusual and unsettling "Liz Truss moment" where even the U.S. bond market revolted, signaling a profound loss of trust in fiscal policy.A Counter-Intuitive Rebound: We reveal the breathtaking speed of the market's recovery and the crucial lesson that emerges: while political decisions can cause immense short-term shock, markets can rebound with historic speed once clarity returns.But this episode is not just about what happened. It’s a call to action. We’ll arm you with a comprehensive set of strategies—both defensive and offensive—that can help you not only protect your portfolio but also profit from a downturn. From the power of dollar-cost averaging to finding high-quality assets "on sale" and leveraging tax-smart strategies, this is your guide to moving beyond fear and into informed, decisive action.
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